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You wish to train or study in France for a couple of months, or as
a landlord you wish to rent to foreigners in your area, then think no more, Emmanuel
MACRON has thought of you creating a new lease called the mobility lease or “bail
mobilité”.

If the tenant wishes to stay, he/she will have to
sign another type of lease called “bail habitation pour logement meublé”

What
should you find in the lease?

The usual information that makes sense to find in
any lease plus a clear description of the leased premises, private amenities
which the tenants have sole access to, a listing of the building’s sections,
and amenities which are communal.

Rent shall include all the recoverable costs and
cannot be changed during the lease.

The reason for using a mobility lease has to be
stated in the lease.

Are
there any forbidden provisions in the lease?

Yes.

A deposit cannot be requested.

Any solidarity provision between flatmates or
their guarantors is illegal.

What
should the premises be equipped with?

The premises rented under this lease is supposed
to be fully furnished.

Therefore, the landlord should provide the following:

A bed/mattress-linen

Curtains/ shutters,

Hotplate,

Oven or microwave,

Fridge,

Crockery,

Table and chairs,

Lights,

Vacuum cleaner…

When do I have to send my notice if I wish to
leave?

In theory tenants can leave at any time during the
lease they wish even though the landlord cannot and have to respect the length
of the lease.

However, tenants need to send a notice a month in
advance and they have to pay rent until the end of the notice.

BEWARE:
the lease is over when the notice IS RECEIVED BY THE LANDLORD, not on the date tenant
sends the letter.

The
notice MUST BE SENT by recorded delivery with receipt slip or by bailiff.

PLEASE
NO EMAILS as it is not legally valid under French law.

DISCLAIMER:

This article is for general information only. If you
are experiencing issues on this topic or if you are considering using this new
lease, professional advice should be sought!